HeyRuaHow to say “washer” in Irish
- Irish:
- niteoir
- English:
- washer, washing machine
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “NITCH-or” /ˈnʲɪtʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- niteoirí (washers)
- Genitive singular:
- niteora, an niteora (e.g. doras an niteora, the door of the washer)
- Genitive plural:
- niteoirí, na niteoirí (e.g. ceangal na niteoirí, the fitting of the washers)
What does “niteoir” mean?
“Niteoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- washer
- A person who washes things, especially clothes or dishes.Also: person who washes, laundress, dishwasher.
1 other meaning: washing machine
- 2washing machine
- A machine or appliance used for washing, such as a washing machine or dishwasher.Also: washer, dishwasher.
“Niteoir” with the article
The plural of washer in Irish is niteoirí. Here is niteoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Niteoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using niteoir, the Irish word for washer.
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Washer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for washer?
The Irish for washer is niteoir (pronounced “NITCH-or”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is niteoirí. Depending on context it can also mean washing machine.
How do you pronounce niteoir in Irish?
Niteoir is said like “NITCH-or” (IPA /ˈnʲɪtʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of washer in Irish?
The plural of niteoir is niteoirí; with the article, na niteoirí means “the washers”. The genitive plural is niteoirí, as in ceangal na niteoirí (the fitting of the washers).
Does niteoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Niteoir can mean washer or washing machine, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the usual word for a washing machine?
The fuller term is 'meaisín níocháin', but 'niteoir' is also used for the appliance, and 'miasniteoir' or 'niteoir gréithe' for a dishwasher.
